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Formby Christmas Lights 2017
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WHAT a fantastic start to Christmas in
Formby Village and many locals and visitors will be pleased to know, after
'Frosty Gate' in
2016, both the local Parish Councillor and
Sefton MBC have got Good ol' Frosty back... Ok, this time he is at the Formby
Pool, but he looks better than ever!
The event this year had a wide range of activities on offer, from a steam train,
by the Formby Pool, to live music and fun fair rides...
The main stage was hosted from 2pm by Sandgrounder Radio, Neil Newton, with
the:- Nicola Hardman Singers, VoxPop Choir, Make Noise and Make Noise 2, BooGaLoo,
G:Force Choir, All Souls Panto Troupe, Clare Bowles, and Hayley Murray all
performing one after another. Plus, outside the Pool, next to Frosty was
fabulous Formby Band.
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With the smell of hot food wafting around
Chapel Lane, from the likes of Rob the butchers' Broughs' BBQ, the smell of
chocolate delights on the Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory themed trailer
or the Mulled Wine from Woodwards and Cafe D'Art stands, along with the spicy
delights of Suay Pan Asian Restaurant, it definitely got your nose and stomach
excited...
As people enjoyed the many the stalls and rides, Miss Liverpool City Region,
Elli Wilson also attended, to add some Christmas cheer...
Then came the big event, as the illumination of the Village's big tree, and it
is a real tree, unlike some in the area... Plus, the other fantastic Christmas
decorations that have been installed once gain by Formby's Christmas
Decorators,
who also do many of Liverpool's Christmas Lights and also Southport Town
Centre's lights. Pushing the switch-on were the world famous duo, Billy Butler
and Wally Scott, but sadly no plums nor bells appeared... But what did come on
was one of the Villages best festive light displays...
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Ending the event on the main stage was the
Range High School Band, The Shift...
Members of Formby Christmas Lights committee said: - "Yet again we want to
say a huge thanks to all those involved, from the local businesses who have
contributed with financial donations and in other ways to the many
organisations, like the Girl Guides and Maritime Cadets. Plus the many others
who provide time and support... We could not have done it without you..."
Click on
here
to see more photos from this event...
If you missed this event, do not miss this year's Formby Nativity performance by
Churches Together (CTIFAH),
who will be performing, on Sunday, 10 December 2017, from 2pm, in the grounds of
Formby Pool.
Also keep an eye out until 23 December 2017, for the
Rotary
Club
of
Formby's Carol Wagon.
For more information about Formby Christmas Lights please go to the groups
Facebook
Page.
We would love to know your thoughts and views on this event and also this year's
lights, so please do email us to
News24@SouthportReporter.com.
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